""The premise of the FX limited series Dying for Sex sees Molly, a woman facing terminal breast cancer, embark on a sexual quest for self-discovery before dying.""
""Co-creators aimed high, referencing the acclaimed sex scenes in Sally Rooney's Normal People while trying to navigate themes of mortality and sexual exploration in a new context.""
Dying for Sex, a limited FX series, tells the poignant story of Molly, a woman diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer, who seeks sexual fulfillment before her untimely death. Leaving her husband, she explores online dating and her own sexual psychology through eight half-hour episodes that aim to blend humor, pain, and discovery. Based on a true story from a podcast, the show's creators sought inspiration from the intimacy portrayed in Normal People, setting a high standard amidst heavy themes.
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